Emergency

[Miss Lydia]

Here is a good recipe for saline rinse for poultry
https://www.muranochickenfarm.com/2014/01/make-your-own-saline-wound-wash.html

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

update photo. I just put some neospornin on it so that’s why it looks wet

 

[Miss Lydia]

Looks good to me but let’s get some more experienced eyes on it, thankfully I’ve never had to deal with a wound like this. @azygous

 

[azygous]

How often are you cleaning the wound with soap and water or saline?

How often are you applying the antibiotic ointment?

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

How often are you cleaning the wound with soap and water or saline?

How often are you applying the antibiotic ointment?

Every day

 

[azygous]

Try applying the ointment twice a day. There should be greater granulation than what I see surrounding the wound. How is your duck behaving?Is she acting sick or in pain? Is there any odor coming from the wound?

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

Try applying the ointment twice a day. There should be greater granulation than what I see surrounding the wound. How is your duck behaving?Is she acting sick or in pain? Is there any odor coming from the wound?

The duck can barely walk. It doesn’t smell. It is definitely not to weak to try to protect itself, he hisses and very rarely bites

 

[azygous]

Is he eating normally? Drinking water?

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

Is he eating normally? Drinking water?

Yes

 

[azygous]

He's just weak and isn't able to stand or walk? Is he off balance or is he limping?